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Prayer times in Katsuura
This page shows today’s prayer times in Katsuura, Chiba, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Adhan times in Katsuura today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Katsuura
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Katsuura by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Katsuura on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:37 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 32 min, compared with only 9 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 8:37 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:31 AM and 11:46 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Katsuura and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:37 AM | 4:25 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:28 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:02 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:31 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:43 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:12 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:56 PM |
Katsuura lies 83 km south-east of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Katsuura is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Katsuura.
Qibla direction in Katsuura
In Katsuura you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,550 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Katsuura and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Katsuura
Ramadan in Katsuura: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:57 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:14 PM, roughly 12 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 59 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Katsuura on the map
Katsuura is located at 35.1462° N, 140.3151° E, in Chiba, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Isumi, 12 km away. Nearby places include Isumi (12 km), Ōhara (13 km), and Kamogawa (20 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Katsuura
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chiba, Japan
- Population
- 16,927
- Coordinates
- 35.14621, 140.31507
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.4° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,550 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Katsuura
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Katsuura takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:46 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:28 PM for the majority, 4:44 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Katsuura, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Katsuura
- Isumi12 km · north-east
- Ōhara13 km · north-east
- Kamogawa20 km · west
- Mobara31 km · north
- Minamibōsō38 km · west
- Sodegaura40 km · north-west
- Ōamishirasato41 km · north
- Ōami41 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Katsuura
What time is Fajr in Katsuura?
Fajr in Katsuura depends on the season: about 2:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Katsuura during Ramadan?
About 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Katsuura?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:30 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Katsuura?
The Qibla in Katsuura is 293.4° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,550 km away.
Do prayer times in Katsuura differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Katsuura is 83 km from Tokyo, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Katsuura is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.